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Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)

Benedetto Pistrucci

Cleveland Museum of Art

Two gold coins are shown side by side on a dark gray background. The coin on the left features a profile of a woman facing left, wearing a crown and veil. She has a pearl necklace and earrings. The words "VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D:" are written around the edge of the coin. The coin on the right depicts a man on horseback wearing a helmet and cape, holding a sword and spear. The man is positioned on top of a dragon or other creature. The year "1887" is inscribed at the bottom of the coin. Both coins have a textured edge.

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Dimensions
900 × 426 px
Museum Record
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